Selfish chromosomes hijack Overdrive gene to eliminate rival sperm
A new University of Utah-led study has discovered the mechanism behind a decades-old evolutionary mystery-how “selfish chromosomes” cheat…
Australia’s summers are getting longer with more extreme heat
Major shifts to Earth’s climate usually unfold over thousands of years. Today, one can be seen in just…
New US design uses heat for computing with superior energy efficiency
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a design and training framework that allows computers to…
Heat, storms lead to extreme fire forecast across dry Victoria tomorrow
Half of Victoria is facing extreme fire conditions tomorrow, with storms forecast to follow a hot and gusty…
Accelerated Global Warming Could Lock Earth Into a Hothouse Future
If you think of Earth’s climate system as a backyard swing that’s been gently swaying for millennia, then…
Can hot baths lower high blood pressure?
A new scientific review suggests that regular hot bathing could help reduce blood pressure in certain groups. However,…
Air conditioning in nursing homes lowers heat-related risk
As heat waves intensify, new evidence from Ontario shows that resident-room air conditioning can mean the difference between…
Hormone therapy reduces abnormal nerve growth in chronic back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages…
Australian summers to experience more 50C days as heatwaves intensify, experts say
After two heatwaves in January alone, the prospect of seeing 50 degrees Celsius forecast on weather maps across…
Why some towns in regional Australia are hotter than others
An “abnormal” summer is smashing temperature records across Australia, with some towns nearing 50 degrees Celsius. But, why…
Australia Day heat record for Adelaide, as mercury hits 49C in Ceduna
Adelaide has set a new record for its hottest Australia Day, but parts of the state have endured…
Brisbane temperatures to reach high 30s as Cairns and Townsville face soaking rain
South-east Queensland is set to swelter through its hottest Australia Day this century, with Brisbane facing its highest…